OUR HISTORY

With passion, we preserve the know-how of our ancestors by producing high-quality grapes.

Our farm is located is located in Morangis near Epernay, in the heart of the Champagne vineyards.

Passed down from generation to generation, the love of the vine and the wine composes the very essence of the cuvées.

The manual work and the thoughts of the vine, the traditional winemaking combined with the modern techniques, all builds the image and the reputation of our Champagnes.

Originally Roger BOUTILLAT and his wife Germaine were winegrowers in MORANGIS
In 1966, Alain Boutillat settled down as a winemaker
In 1973, the Champagne brand Alain Boutillat was created
In 1996, Alain teamed up with his daughter Valérie
In September 2023 Mathilde, Valerie's daughter joined us on the cultivation after having completed a BTS vines and wines at the Champagne wine high school in Avize.

OUR TERROIR

THE KNOWLEDGE,
TRADITION AND AUTHENTICITY

The caution and the care that we brought to our vines throughout the year have been giving us a high quality harvest, allowing us to develop very beautiful cuvées with inimitable aromas. It is our delight to accompany your most beautiful events.

Our wines are supervised by an oenologist, the three grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay grown in the farm.

Cuvée Sélection

80 % of Pinot Noir and Meunier - 20 % of Chardonnay

It covered by an intense yellow golden color (robe) embellished with columns of fine bubbles.

The rich and delicate aromas offer notes of candied fruits such as dried apricot. After a few moments, it is enriched with creamy, spices and pepper notes.

The palate is round and tasty. We could find also some notes of fleshy yellow fruits. It will be appreciated by all.

Ideal for your festive aperitif, do not hesitate to extend throughout the meal on a poultry with candied fruits for example.

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Cuvée suivante

Cuvée Réserve

40 % of Pinot Noir or Meunier - 60 % of Chardonnay

With beautiful pale gold and silvery highlights color. The effervescence remains lively with persistent thin long lines bubbles.

The aroma testifies the maturity of the wine itself. It rich and complexes. With notes of yellow fruits and some notes of roasted aroma (rusks) mixed with dried fruits and lime-blossom trees.

The palate is well-balanced, vinous and round. And finally embellished with subtle zest of citrus notes.

This champagne is perfect to accompany white meats.

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Cuvée Blanc de Blancs

100% Chardonnay

This wine has a sparkling golden robe. The effervescence is fine, elegant and persistent at the same time.

The nose is fine and spicy. At first, the wine exhales aromas of peppermint, ginger and lemon zest. The fragrances are delicate, persistent and develop providing freshness and delicacy.

After a few moments, the mouth becomes rounder and winey, wrapped in notes of spring honey, nutmeg, green almond, hazelnut and dried apricot.

To be tested with grilled poultry with its white sauce but also to accompany a fresh and acidulous dessert (crunchy exotic fruit ice-cream passion, poached peaches with lemon verbena).

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Cuvée Rosé

87 % of Pinot Noir and Meunier - 13 % of red wine from our vineyards in Pinot Noir or Meunier

The intense pink raspberry with slightly copper color. The fine white foam contrasts perfectly.

The aroma is rich, expressive and present. Marked by red compote berries (wild strawberry, raspberry), there are also notes of menthol and pepper that bring freshness.

The attack is fresh. After that, the palate becomes round and tasty with the strawberry and the currant.

Perfect for an aperitif, you may try to serve it with fruit salad based on red fruits (strawberries, raspberry, currants, citrus fruits) and some fresh mint leaves.

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Cuvée Prestige

50 % of Pinot Noir or Meunier - 50 % of Chardonnay

It covered with light yellow color. The effervescence is pleasant without aggressiveness. A thin bead of foam adorns the glass durably.

The aroma is fine, elegant, dominated by citrus (lemon, grapefruit) and some bread toasted notes.

First fresh and lively, the palate becomes rounder, fuller. In the end has a nice long creamy and citrus fruits notes (oranges, grapefruit).

You can serve it on a white fish and why not such as sole meunière.

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Cuvée suivante

Cuvée Millésimé

From our oldest and the best exposed vine.

The straw yellow color is the expression of the mature champagnes.

The effervescence remains present.

The aroma is mature, rich and complex: dried fruits, spices, caramel with milk.

The palate is winey, full of aromas of yellow fruits. In the end some bitters note and candied citrus bring a nice length.

To enjoy with connoisseurs. It can also be served with a duck or hard cheese, or an old Beaufort for example.

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Cuvée suivante

Ratafia Champenois

A typical aperitif champagne, 18°, to serve very fresh.

Marc de Champagne

Alcohol from the distillation of the Aignes.

Digestive, 40°

Fine de la Marne

Obtained by distillation of Champagne wine.

Digestive, 40°

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Our Cuvée

SHOP

The cuvées that we propose are vinified with care and order in our cellars.

It is our pleasure to invite you to visit our cellars and our vineyard.

We organize group tours.

To ensure our presence, contact us and make an appointment.

OUR NEWS

Deliveries

Please do not hesitate to contact us. We organise deliveries in several areas.

Fairs and exhibitions in 2024

  • Marché franc de Noyon every 1st Tuesday of each month.
  • Crépy-en-Valois Fair on 3rd November from 9am to 6pm
  • Châteauroux wine and gastronomy show on Friday 22 November from 2pm to 8pm, Saturday 23 from 10am to 8pm and Sunday 24 from 10am to 7pm.
  • Christmas market in Fouras-les-bains on 7 and 8 December from 10am to 6pm at the Rondeau room

Certifications

Logo HVE

We are pleased to inform you that we are now HVE certified.

OUR DEPOSITS

OUR COTTAGE

Au Clos des Bulles Champenoises

Au Clos des Bulles Champenoises is set in Morangis. The accommodation is 37 km from Reims. The holiday home offers a barbecue. This property features a terrace. Épernay is 9 km from Au Clos des Bulles Champenoises, while Châlons-en-Champagne is 39 km from the property. Châlons Vatry Airport is 44 km away.

30 Rue de la Censé, 51530 Morangis, France

CONTACT

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Champagne Alain Boutillat
9 rue de la Cense
51530 Morangis
Tél : 03 26 59 73 81